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Title
Gold Tremissis (1.48g) of Tiberius II Constantine
Subject
money; coins (money)
Description
The obverse side of the coin features Tiberius II Constantine himself, whose name asserts a connection to Constantine, one of the greatest and most well-liked Roman Emperors in history. The reverse side features a cross potent depiction which is commonly seen on coins from Byzantium. Both the obverse and reverse sides of the coin work together to reinforce Tiberius’ desire to be like Constantine and to prove his devotion to Christianity.
Creator
Tiberius II Constantine
Source
[no text]
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
Date
578-582 CE
Contributor
Tatum Whiteford
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
gold (metal)
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2019.04.013
Coverage
Byzantine Empire, Eastern Roman Empire